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Homemade Cranberry Limeade Sonic Drink - A perfectly made drink on my kitchen table.
Antonio Morelli

Cranberry Limeade Sonic Recipe

A refreshing and easy copycat Cranberry Limeade Sonic Recipe made with cranberry juice, fresh lime, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and ice. This sweet and tangy drink is perfect for hot days, parties, or whenever you crave a Sonic-style beverage at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverages, Drinks, Summer Refreshments
Cuisine: American, Copycat Restaurant Recipe
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cranberry juice or cranberry cocktail
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
  • 1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
  • 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)
  • Lime slices for garnish
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • Tall serving glasses
  • Citrus juicer or hand squeezer
  • Measuring cups
  • Stirring spoon or cocktail stirrer
  • Ice scoop

Method
 

  1. Fill two tall glasses with crushed ice.
  2. Pour fresh lime juice evenly over the ice.
  3. Add the cranberry juice to each glass.
  4. Slowly pour lemon-lime soda on top to create fizz.
  5. Stir gently to mix the flavors without losing bubbles.
  6. Garnish with lime slices and maraschino cherries, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter drink, replace soda with sparkling water.
  • Using crushed ice helps recreate the classic Sonic drink texture.
  • Garnish, serve, and enjoy immediately.